Speak

Winter 2013

The winter 2013 issue of Speak is out now, focusing on Microsoft technology in retail, consumer industries and hospitality. In this issue, Speak explores how Windows 8 tablets are helping retailers resume their roles as trusted advisors in store and transform the shopping experience for consumers.

Elsewhere, we look at how Microsoft technology is helping marketers to dynamically manage content and execute campaigns across multiple digital channels, as well as how French menswear retailer celio* is using Dassault Systèmes 3D tools to help its achieve its vision of becoming a world leader.

Magazine highlights

Cover story

Visualising success

By implementing 3D merchandising software from Dassault Systèmes, the popular French menswear retailer celio* is taking a big step towards its vision of becoming a world leader. Lindsay James finds out more

In practice

We highlight successful Microsoft and partner technology implementations at Australian retail chain Coles, UK fashion brand White Stuff, Telenet Mobile in Belgium and Howeg, a wholesale catering supplies company based in Switzerland

Viewpoint

JustEnough Software’s Peter Leith presents strategies to help retailers effectively plan for new stores and introduce new products

News

A roundup of the latest technology announcements from across the retail, consumer goods and hospitality industries, including an insight into how fashion designer Cesar Galindo used Microsoft technology to showcase his latest collection and more on Dassault Systèmes latest release of its 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. Plus, find out more about the innovative technology that was on display at NCR’s fashion event in London

Partner directory

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About Speak

Speak provides its readers with a quarterly digest of features, commentary and case studies focusing on the significant challenges faced by today's retail, hospitality and consumer-focused businesses. Written by a well-informed team of journalists and with supporting contributions from a range of thought leaders, an insightful and balanced view is assured.

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